Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope ICR-225 - Manual (Page 32)

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29 March 2012
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I C R - 2 2 5 - I N S T A L L A T I O N M A N U A L
OPTIONAL HEAD & SILL REINFORCING
6” SYSTEM DEPTH ONLY
Optional reinforcing sleeves are available with Type “A” systems (head only) and Type “B” systems
(Head & Sill) when end reactions exceed 600 lbs.
Do not pre-install head anchors onto building condition.
B.1 Prior to assembling frame, slide reinforcing sleeves and head anchors into position as follows SEE
FIGURE 32, page 30:
Type “A” & “B” Head: At head anchor locations or per approved shop drawings
Type “B” Sill: At each vertical or per approved shop drawings
B.2 Attach jambs and vertical mullions to the head and sill members. Refer to STEP 2.4, page 9 for Type
“A” systems and STEP 5.2, page 17 for Type “B” systems.
NOTE: Assembly screws for verticals and jambs run through the sill reinforcing sleeves.